PSALMS OF REST

I just finished a bible study from She Reads Truth called Psalms of Rest. It was simple and so beautiful. For Christmas I asked for a She Reads Truth bible. I have had and read from the King James Version my whole life, but the Christian Standard Bible brought a newness to my bible study that has been really enjoyable.

So I have been reading Psalms that call us to rest in the Lord. To rest in our God. It seems fitting seeing as I have been thinking so much about practicing the art of allowing more in my life. And this study brought me back to not just allowing, but allowing God to work in my life.

I especially loved this passage from Psalms 23.

The Lord is my shepherd; I have what I need. He let's me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters. He renews my life; he leads me along the right paths... only goodness and faithful love will pursue me all the days of my life.

This past year had been a rollercoaster of highs and lows as I have stumbled and wandered and wondered what I believe. This new year brought a sense of renewal to believe in God. To believe in a God that is so good, so powerful, so loving, so great, so personal, and within my reach. They say when the student is ready, the teacher appears. Well a few days ago I wrote in my journal, "release everything to God. Give it to Him. He want to give you all and infinitely more. He will absolutely take care of you, forever, always, and so much more perfectly than you can on your own." The next day I wrote "I choose God."

And then like magic the Psalms of Rest came into my life. Teaching me of a faithful, loving, magnificent, profound, righteous, compassionate, gracious God. As if God knew I needed to know who he was, and he wanted to show me.

Maybe it's not so magical after all. Maybe God is really there, ready and willing to answer our calls to know him.

I think I will keep seeking God. I think I will keep choosing God.